This web site is an attempt to list and categorize
the postcards issued by the St. Louis Cardinals. This site is limited
to those postcards that were distributed since 1949.

I would like to think that these lists are both complete and accurate,
but there are differences of opinion concerning what should and should
not constitute a different variety. Everyone seems to agree that a new
photo, union label or signature should be listed as a different card.
The rub comes when there are cropping differences. The more thorough collectors
want all cropping differences regardless how small. Others want only differences
that are easily noticed.

I have attempted to list all known varieties including minute cropping
differences. I have also listed all cards that are thought to have been
issued each year even if a card was identical to one issued earlier. There
is, of course some disagreement on this issue. Many collectors choose
to collect by player rather than by year. In this way they are able to
avoid duplication.

It should be noted that with the exception of the "Cardinals Introduce" cards
the Cardinals immediately withdrew the card of any player who was traded or sent
to the minors. Additionally, in the early days the cards were mailed out
at the specific request of fans. Often a fan would request a card of his
favorite player. As a result many more cards exist for the more popular
players and the cards of short lived or less well know players can be
relatively scarce.

It is my hope that the confusion surrounding these postcards will be diminished
by the existance of this web site. I have listed only cards that are KNOWN
to exist. If anyone has additional information about these cards or feels
that they are listed incorrectly is invited to contact me. I will update
the site where necessary.